Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner to come and join our excellent, well-established team of ACPs and trainee ACPs within the Division of Surgery and Cancer.
The successful applicant will have a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
The successful candidate should have a background in Acute Surgery although consideration would be given to a qualified ACP with a differing speciality with a passion for acute surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. You will be an experienced practitioner with decision making autonomy, responsibility and accountability.
You will demonstrate a high degree of clinical autonomy and complex clinical decisions within their specialist field utilising evidence-based practice. You will contribute to the leadership, development and supervision of others.
The post holder is expected to take responsibility, provide care and make clinical decisions is accordance with agreed clinical pathways of care and proficiency of own skill set.
The post holder will hold a master's qualification in advanced practice.
The post holder must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.
As an ACP, you will be expected to work alongside the medical and nursing teams to promote the delivery of a high standard of patient centred care within a supported environment.
About us
All staff at MCHFT have a responsibility to:
- Maintain active registration status
- Always act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct and guiding documents
- Where applicable, always act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge
- Maintain an awareness of patient led service issues
- Maintain a professional/personal portfolio
- Adhere to all Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance
- Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices, protocols or advice.
- Ensure they work in accordance with local procedures and report any issues which they consider to be a risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.
- Act in accordance with the Trust's values and behaviours
- Where applicable, to participate in and provide data on the efficacy of treatment and specialties
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to ensure that we provide equity of services across seven days of the week. This post may be reviewed in line with this plan and in some cases an element of weekend working may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full time position that requires flexibility in working, with rotation to weekends/Bank holidays as part of an agreed rota with other members of the ACP team.
The post holder will perform a valid assessment of patients presenting in the surgical setting. The individual will utilise theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and expertise to progress decision-making and develop plans of care to facilitate the patient journey. This will occur in collaboration and discussion with the multi-disciplinary team in supported environment.
The post holder will utilise an evidence-based approach to the management of acute patients and will be expected to provide care and make clinical decisions in accordance with agreed clinical pathways of care and proficiency of own skill set. This will also include history taking, examination and investigation skills to timely and safely progress the patients journey.
The post holder will contribute to the education and training of the multidisciplinary team and will engage in clinical supervision, self-reflection, research/audit and quality initiatives that contribute to the improvement of care for adults presenting to MCHFT. Multi-disciplinary collaboration and working will be expected using communication skills to enhance both the service and its sustainable delivery.
The role involves working on both the Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit and the Surgical Wards, supporting the consultants with post take and daily ward rounds. The post holder will work towards taking a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of patients, who may have highly complex presentation. They will determine clinical diagnosis and treatments and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full time position that requires flexibility in working, with rotation to weekends/Bank holidays as part of an agreed rota with other members of the ACP team.
The post holder will perform a valid assessment of patients presenting in the surgical setting. The individual will utilise theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and expertise to progress decision-making and develop plans of care to facilitate the patient journey. This will occur in collaboration and discussion with the multi-disciplinary team in supported environment.
The post holder will utilise an evidence-based approach to the management of acute patients and will be expected to provide care and make clinical decisions in accordance with agreed clinical pathways of care and proficiency of own skill set. This will also include history taking, examination and investigation skills to timely and safely progress the patients journey.
The post holder will contribute to the education and training of the multidisciplinary team and will engage in clinical supervision, self-reflection, research/audit and quality initiatives that contribute to the improvement of care for adults presenting to MCHFT. Multi-disciplinary collaboration and working will be expected using communication skills to enhance both the service and its sustainable delivery.
The role involves working on both the Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit and the Surgical Wards, supporting the consultants with post take and daily ward rounds. The post holder will work towards taking a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of patients, who may have highly complex presentation. They will determine clinical diagnosis and treatments and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Person Specification
NMC
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
Desirable
- Ability to develop leadership skills
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
Desirable
- Ability to develop leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post qualification with at least 6 months band 6/management experience
GOOD COMMUNICATOR
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to write detailed and accurate reports
Person Specification
NMC
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
Desirable
- Ability to develop leadership skills
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
Desirable
- Ability to develop leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post qualification with at least 6 months band 6/management experience
GOOD COMMUNICATOR
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to write detailed and accurate reports
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
